Noe Zhordania 1868 – 1953

Biography

Noe Zhordania was born on January 14, 1868, in Lanchkhuti, Georgia, during a period of significant political transformation in the Caucasus. He would become a prominent figure in Georgian political life, dedicating his career to Social Democratic ideals and the pursuit of Georgian independence and self-governance.

Zhordania rose to prominence as a political leader, eventually serving as chairman of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Georgia. His leadership during this pivotal era reflected his commitment to democratic principles and his vision for Georgia’s future as an independent nation. His political work placed him among the most influential Georgian statesmen of his generation.

After decades of political engagement, Zhordania spent his final years in Paris, where he passed away on January 11, 1953, just three days before his eighty-fifth birthday. His legacy as a champion of Georgian democracy and independence remained significant long after his death. He was laid to rest at Leuville Cemetery in Leuville-sur-Orge, France, where his memory continues to be honored.